Drug DUI Lawyer in Bryan, TX
Board-Certified Criminal Defense for Drug-Impaired Driving Charges in Brazos County
In Texas, driving under the influence of drugs is charged as DWI under Penal Code Section 49.04, and the case against you is built differently than an alcohol charge. There’s no breath test number. The prosecution leans on officer observations, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) opinions, and blood toxicology results. Each of those evidence types have real vulnerabilities, but finding them requires knowing how prosecutors assemble these cases from the inside.
Jay Granberry spent approximately ten years as a state prosecutor in Brazos County before moving to criminal defense. He’s Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential that requires demonstrated courtroom competence, peer recognition, and ongoing legal education. He has tried well over 130 jury trials to verdict and brings 25+ years of criminal law experience to every case.
A drug DUI charge in Bryan moves fast. Call (979) 378-5480 today to schedule your free consultation with The Law Office of Jay Granberry and talk through your defense before the evidence is locked in.
The Former-Prosecutor Advantage in Drug DUI Defense
Jay Granberry prosecuted cases in these same courts. He knows which DRE evaluations Brazos County law enforcement relies on, how blood toxicology results are presented to juries, and where those methods are most likely to break down under scrutiny. That background doesn’t just inform strategy; it shapes the questions we ask from the first review of your case file.
Board Certification in Criminal Law through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization sets Jay apart from attorneys who handle criminal cases without that formal recognition. Combined with his tenure as President of the Brazos County Bar Association and a trial record built entirely in this jurisdiction, he brings a depth of local courtroom experience that benefits clients charged with drug DUI throughout Bryan, College Station, and Brazos County.
After a Drug DUI Arrest, Time Is Short
Under Texas law, you have only 15 days from the date the suspension notice is served to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing with Texas DPS. Miss that window, and your driver’s license suspension becomes automatic. The ALR process runs parallel to your criminal case, and how it’s handled early can affect the case as a whole.
Contact The Law Office of Jay Granberry at (979) 378-5480 or reach us through our online contact form. Your first consultation is free, and the sooner we review your situation, the more options may remain available.
What Distinguishes Jay Granberry From the Rest?
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Over 25 Years of Experience
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Well Over 130 Jury Trials Tried to Verdict as Lead Attorney
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Certified in Criminal Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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10 Years as a State Prosecutor
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Past President of Brazos County Bar Association
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2017 Avvo Super Rated Criminal Defense Attorney
How We Challenge Drug DUI Evidence in Bryan
Drug DUI cases rest on a chain of evidence that can fail at multiple points. Jay Granberry’s years prosecuting in Brazos County mean he knows exactly how that chain is built and where it’s most likely to break. Our defense review covers each link.
The Traffic Stop
If the stop lacked reasonable suspicion, evidence collected afterward, including blood results, may be suppressible under the Fourth Amendment. The stop is the starting point.
DRE Evaluation Reliability
A Drug Recognition Expert opinion is the product of a multi-step subjective evaluation, not an objective measurement. It carries evidentiary weight only when later toxicology confirms a substance consistent with the officer’s opinion. The methodology is challengeable, and its conclusions aren’t infallible.
Blood Draw Procedures
Blood must be drawn by qualified personnel using approved collection methods. The sample then requires an unbroken, documented chain of custody from draw to lab to report. Errors in collection, storage, labeling, or handling can undermine the reliability of the result.
Presence vs. Impairment
A positive blood test establishes that a substance was in your system. It doesn’t establish that the substance caused you to lose the normal use of your mental or physical faculties at the time you were driving. We push on this distinction in drug DUI cases.
Prescription Medication Context
When a defendant was taking medication as directed within therapeutic dosage levels, that evidence is directly relevant to whether impairment actually occurred. We handle cases involving both illegal substances and legally prescribed medications, and we recognize that each presents distinct evidentiary questions.